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State of Minnesota Fire and Life Safety Educator - Deputy State Fire Marshal in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Fire and Life Safety Educator
Job Class: Deputy State Fire Marshal
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 77498
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - up to 6 days per pay period
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Eligible bidders should apply through self-service AND confirm their interest bid by emailing emilie.brennan@state.mn.us by 06/21/2024.
Date Posted : 06/14/2024
Closing Date : 06/26/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
Division/Unit : Fire Marshall / Fire Services and Support Team
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/ 8a-4:30p
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - up to 50% of the time
Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,550 / annually
Job Class Option : Deputy State Fire Marshal
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position exists to reduce fire related deaths, injuries, and property damage through the development of effective public fire safety education materials and methods. This position works closely with local fire and life safety education specialists and persons involved in statewide safety and injury prevention associations to develop strategies to reduce the number of fires, fire deaths, and fire related injuries.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of work experience as an instructor or teacher in a fire instruction/fire training/fire safety environment developing and delivering fire safety education programs and curricula, Work experience to include the following:
Developing lesson plans
Using computer and presentation software (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Evaluating program effectiveness through impact and outcome performance measures
A minimum of two years' experience as an instructor or teacher
Ability to communicate effectively with persons from various disciplines, experiences and education levels.
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in education, teaching and learning or similar field of study
Experience as firefighter, fire department training officer, or fire and life safety educator
Certification as a Fire Service Instructor or Fire & Life Safety Educator
Physical Requirements
The employee must have the physical ability to:
Sit for several hours a day (at a desk and computer)
Drive for long distances (some job assignments require driving to various areas of the state)
Stand for several hours a day (when presenting or attending conferences)
Lift items up to 50 lbs. in weight (laptop computer, training materials, etc.) and carry them short distances.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
Criminal History
Reference Check
Driver's License Check
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.